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Man appeared to jump in front of semi-truck on 97
KELOWNA - A Vancouver man might have jumped in front of the semi-truck that struck him last night on Highway 97 north last evening. "According to witnesses, the truck was travelling at an estimated 30 km/h and the pedestrian appeared to jump in front of the vehicle," RCMP Const. Kris Clark says. "The 26-year-old Vancouver...
Health Canada studying ‘morning-after pill’ after questions about its efficacy
TORONTO – Health Canada says it is studying the effectiveness of the so-called "morning after" contraceptive pills in the wake of news they don't as well in larger women.
Kryski added to Blazers’ roster for weekend games
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have added 15-year-old forward Jake Kryski to the roster for two weekend games against the Kelowna Rockets. The Blazers play host to the Rockets Friday night and are in Kelowna on Saturday night. Kryski was acquired by the Blazers in July 2013 from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for...
High court dismisses Ottawa, B.C. appeal of First Nations fisheries
VANCOUVER – The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a federal government application to appeal a British Columbia court ruling recognizing First Nations rights to a commercial fishery.
No-cops-allowed sign at bong shop didn’t force police to get warrant: court
VANCOUVER – B.C.'s Appeal Court says a bong shop can't simply put up a sign ordering the police to stay out and expect undercover officers won't drop by.
West Kelowna council highlights: January 28
Advisory Committee on Health Care Council announced the appointment of five members to the District of West Kelowna’s newly-established Advisory Committee on Health Care for a three year term ending December, 2016: - Carl Archer - Ronald Green - Elizabeth Harris - Carole Holmes - Irene Maier - Alternate: Wayne Byron The Committee will advise...
Two of Canada’s outstanding principals from Central Okanagan
KELOWNA - Two Principals from the Central Okanagan School District will be recognized by The Learning Partnership as Canada's Outstanding Principals this February. The Learning Partnership is a national charitable organization that recognizes individuals each year, working in the public school system who have made exemplary commitments to students. Jamie Robinson is Principal of Glenrosa...
Rockets home winning streak ends in shoot-out
KELOWNA - A loss for the Kelowna Rockets Wednesday night follows a nine game home winning streak. While the Rockets took a loss last night at Prospera Place, it was a hard fought game requiring a shoot-out to come up with a final 6-5 score against the Spokane Chiefs. The Chiefs scored three times in...
UBC’s Art on the Line gala set for Saturday night
The Visual Arts Course Union and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC’s Okanagan campus is staging the 12th annual Art on the Line gala fundraiser on Saturday, February 1. This annual gala is one of the most widely popular visual arts events in our community. There are still a few remaining tickets...
‘Weight fate’ starts early; nearly half of obese 8th graders were overweight in kindergarten
Those efforts to fight obesity in schools? Think younger. A new study finds that much of a child's "weight fate" is set by age 5, and that nearly half of kids who became obese by the eighth grade were already overweight when they started kindergarten.
Toronto police can’t confirm reports Bieber is to surrender to face charge
TORONTO - Toronto police say they cannot confirm a report that Justin Bieber is expected to surrender today to face a charge in connection to an alleged assault last month. CBC is quoting police sources as saying that the charge is in connection to an alleged assault involving a limousine driver last month in Toronto....
UPDATE: Highway 3 open to two-way traffic
UPDATE: Highway 3 is now open to two-way traffic with one lane in each direction according to Drive B.C. Engineers were able to take to the air and perform an aerial assessment of the area and determined there are no concerns with the ministry's plan to build a rock berm for added protection. The berm's...
Ford Hot Shots competition returns for 20th year
KAMLOOPS - For the 20th consecutive year, the country’s top curlers will show off their shot-making skills in the Ford Hot Shots skills competition, at both the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Montreal and the Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops, B.C. The annual competition will feature competitors attempting six different shots: Hit and Stay, Draw...
Highlights of the Regular Regional Board Meeting – January 27, 2014
Crime Stoppers Theft of Energy Initiative The Regional Board has endorsed a new one year program with the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers Society for the Fortis BC - Theft of Energy Crime Prevention Initiative. As a part of the program, Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers will receive anonymous tips regarding the theft of electricity and natural...
Rob Ford served with suit over alleged link to jail assault
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is being sued by his sister's ex-boyfriend for allegedly conspiring to have the man beaten in jail.
UPDATE: Man found at side of Fortune Drive in critical condition
KAMLOOPS - Police say initial reports that a man had been a victim of a hit and run on Fortune Drive were premature and there is no evidence to support a hit and run claim. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says RCMP were called to assist with a possible hit and run just before noon. A 64-year-old...
Celebrating 50 years of training nurses in the Okanagan Valley
Since 1963, Okanagan College has been training practical nurses in the Okanagan Valley. Working in a variety of settings from hospitals to community clinics, these nurses are the bedrock of the healthcare community. According to one of Okanagan College’s first Practical Nursing program graduates, it was the training she received that made all the difference...
CCA launches For the Love of Curling website
With a mandate to strengthen and provide financial support for Canada’s curling facilities and curlers of all levels, the Canadian Curling Association will launch its For the Love of Curling website on Saturday, Feb. 1. Through this new fundraising program, curlers will have an opportunity to make a real difference to the sport they love....
The Loose Moose lends a helping hand: Wendy’s Dreamlift Day!
Staff members from Big White Ski Resort have ventured off the mountain to lend a helping hand at Wendy’s 17th annual Dream Lift Day in Kelowna, BC. Dozens of mountain staff, along with Big White’s beloved mascot, The Loose Moose, joined forces with Kelowna residence at both the Harvey Avenue and Rutland locations of Wendy’s...
Highlights of January 27 Kelowna city council meeting
Airport Fees Review Council approved a bylaw amending fees at Kelowna International Airport to compensate for increased costs of operations. Affected fees include fuel fees, landing and terminal fees and vehicle lot parking rates. Hourly and metered parking rates will remain unchanged. Parking Management Strategy Council endorsed recommended guiding principles, approved base parking fee adjustments...
UBC nursing students develop handbook for African hospitals
STUDENTS SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH FELLOW NURSES IN ZAMBIA AND GHANA A pair of UBC Okanagan School of Nursing students are taking what they have learned to help educate nurses in Africa. Inspired by the saying “give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for...
Trudeau boots senators from Liberal caucus in bid to restore Senate independence
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau is sweeping Liberal senators out of his party's caucus in a bid to show he's serious about cleaning up the scandal-plagued upper house, The Canadian Press has learned.
Kelowna’s Kelsey Serwa named to Canada’s ski cross team at Sochi Olympics
VANCOUVER – Chris Del Bosco has a chance at redemption.
West Kelowna Council shortlists municipal hall/Civic Centre proponents
West Kelowna Council announced today that, as a result of its Request For Qualifications process launched in November 2013, it has selected four proponents to proceed to the Request for Proposals stage in the development of a West Kelowna Civic Centre Project in Westbank Centre. The following proponents will be asked to submit proposals for...